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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 194.26 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 194.26 and 134.60 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 194.26 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/194.26 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 194.26 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 26,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147.40/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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